Exeter NH Stake

Every spring and fall at General conference we share GC treats with the families we minister to. Sometimes it is pumpkin bread, sometimes orange rolls, this year I made apple crisp!

I visited a family where the dad just had a knee replacement. I brought them a treat and encouragement.

I visited an elderly couple we minister to and brought them a treat.

I made dinner for a family whose grandfather is in the hospital after experiencing an awful car accident. I made pork tenderloin with apples and sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, cucumber spears, french bread, and apple crisp.

I sat down with a woman at her home and taught her how to use family search. We worked on opening an account, filling in what she knew, and connecting her family to the world-wide family tree. I also played with her cute son!

Every time a convert gets baptized I have pictures from their baptism printed. I give them a framed picture of their baptism, and I give printed copies to the missionaries who taught them. We had a woman get baptized on Sunday so I got her pictures printed, bought a little white frame, and tied a ribbon around her gift.

I bought food and made bag lunches for the field hockey team’s away game. Then we delivered them to the game in Portland.

Met with a woman who needed a person to listen to her life story and provide encouragement.

I gave a friend’s daughter a ride because she needed to stay with her husband who just had a knee replacement.

I and my family delivered food for family from my son's friend from school. Also I and my son visited person that are sick and passed sacrament to that person and brought food for that person.

I made our monthly YW newsletter with announcements and events for the month of October

Every morning I share a spiritual thought with a sister as we wait for our children in seminary.

I invited an elderly friend to my home so she could have a change of scenery and get out of her home. She desperately needed to feel like she had a purpose in life and so I invited her to help me cut fabric for a youth activity. We spent 2.5 hours chatting and cutting and it was delightful!

I shared my testimony in sacrament meeting about Jesus Christ and how He is the primary source for love, compassion, forgiveness, peace, and power in my life.

We called Uncle Jared and sang happy birthday to him over the phone.

I made a paper that I distributed at a baptism so people could write an encouraging message and share their favorite scripture with the woman being baptized. I handed them out and collected them after everyone wrote their message and then delivered them to the woman who was just baptized .

My bagger at Market Basket was chatty. This young person tried to chat with people as he bagged their groceries. I was watching the interactions between the bagger and the people who checked out before me and sadly no one would talk to him. When it was my turn the bagger told me he loved my sweatshirt. I thanked him. He then told me a joke and I laughed. He then told what his favorite drink was and I offered to buy him one. It made his day! He was so happy to be “seen!”

He was nervous so I helped her ask, and I danced with them so they wouldnt be so awkward. They had so much fun and so did i

My friend forgot her phone, and I found it for her

So, I was working the front register at my fast-food job when an elderly man came in and ordered a family-sized meal. He told me he only had $25 on his card. I got the total down to $25.38 or something like that, but his card declined. I then tried it for $25, and that declined as well. So, I told him I would try it for $20 on his card and I would pay the rest. The transaction went through, and I paid the $5. He gave a simple "thanks" and waited for his food.

A small group of work friends got together to create a comfort basket for a fellow teacher who just started her battle against breast cancer.

I am the team mom for the local high school football team. I love supporting the players and their families throughout the season. Today I provided help to our littlest players in town for photo day.

I offered up the use of my talents and equipment. I took a mock up of a jersey and designed, printed, weeded and ironed on the designs onto jerseys that had been purchased for our team.

Our neighbor’s mom works in the morning and there isn’t a bus to the middle school. We pick her up each morning to take her to school.

Was on a run and waved to people

I went with friend to give the sacrament to someone unable to go to church

I met a bunch of people at a party and I made sure to be very kind to them

I attended an event with likeminded individuals. I met a gal from China who now lives and works in the US. We learned quickly that we share similar interests and values.

It helped the kids get out of the house and have fun at a park while the parents got to have a break and it felt good to also spend time outside at a park

I was at a fair, and I chatted with one on the vendors.

As I entered the space, there were several who arrived for the first time and were not comfortable in the setting. We started a conversation to learn more from each other. When we lean forward and spark joy, it ignites and helps others to feel comfortable

Spent 6 hours on waterfront to help with boats, kayaks, and check in. Was on the lakefront to ensure safety for our older single adults in the region. A participant was having difficulty with processing and regulating emotions. I was able to calm the storm so they could enjoy the beautiful waterfront.

Every once in awhile I post a video on Facebook sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his saving Grace. Today I posted a warning to the Nations regarding jesus's return. And told them that they must prepare to meet our savior.

We have established and Institute titled voices Institute for Jesus Christ. We believe that people do not need a college degree of theology to share their knowledge and testament of the saving Grace of Jesus Christ. We meet on a regular basis and we provide services and programs to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A dear friend is overwhelmed with all the demands of being a mom to a big and busy family. I made time to take her for a quiet hike and had a fire in the mountains.

The Gather food pantry of Portsmouth New Hampshire serves thousands of meals each month to those who are facing food insecurity. They also make available fresh vegetables and other grocery goods at no charge. Individuals who are homeless or financially stressed can come and get a couple of prepared meals Monday through Friday.

My wife works as a lifeguard at a club. I noticed the back log of towels and offered to help. I am getting to know the operations team and it has been a great experience to get to know some great prople.

Yesterday I met a man at the hospital while visiting patients who had a blockage in his intestine that they cannot operate on because it's too close to vital organs. I contacted a friend of mine and asked him to speak with his son who is a gastrologist surgeon to see if he could help in any way. We're waiting for a response.

On my way to work and during my shopping and even right at work I would greet people with a smile and and for some of them I ask them how they were doing.

The pastor who usually conducts the Bible study was unable to be there. I offered the group my assistance in a topic of discussion regarding 2 Kings chapter 19. Where King Hezekiah was going to destroy Jerusalem and he was rebuked by the Lords word and took his armies back home because she was frightened.

Our pool chems for all 10 bodies of water were in constant chaos. So many complaints and so many people disappointed because the pools were so unpredictable. At one point they were closed due to malfunctioning equipment. Our new operation manager worked for 2 weeks trying to remedy the situation. The last 3 days the pool chems have been on target. I went out of my way to find him and thank him personally for getting the pools in working order. I felt he really needed how grateful

Most every Tuesday morning I go to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital where I am part of the volunteer spiritual care team and I visit patients in their rooms. Sometimes I sing a song. Sometimes I pray with them or for them. Sometimes I help them make connections in the community like housing for example housing. I do my best to lift their spirits and help them feel cared for.

One of the front office workers was a little nervous about getting into the spas before work due to chlorine abnormalities. So I came to work early to test the chemicals so she would be safe.

A co- worker had a medical emergency this week. I tried to help out the pool deck so that it was clean and ready when she returned to work.

I volunteer two days a week at the library with the students from Mast Way School in Lee, grades K-4.

My husband and I received permission to dig along our apartment front sidewalk and also build a long garden box. We planted hydrangeas, butterfly bushes, and lilacs along with perennials and annuals. In the garden box we planted tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and herbs. We shared our produce with our apartment neighbors who accepted them gladly. Many are elderly and not able to get out but do walk to the front of the building to see the flowers and visit with neighbors. Everyone is appreciative.

My neighbor recently had to help her 100 year old father move to an assisted living. It has been challenging for her to have made that decision. We invited her over for shrimp scampi. It likely won’t be the last time she joins us at our table.

Coworker's wife was put into the hospital. Had a prompting to reach out and provide a meal or two. Reached out and found they still had the need. Providing the food tomorrow.

I take care of a 5 month old, while her mother works. We walk to the grocery store and get groceries to make lunches for the nursing mother.

11 year old neighbor, whose parents work, asked us to come to her cross country race so she'd have someone to cheer her in...love supporting the kids.

I drove down towards Manhattan to pick up a dear friend who needed a ride home from a cruise she went on.

My supervisor has had some challenges in life. When she mentioned she was getting married I told her I had items for weddings if she needed to borrow them. She was so taken back to think I would help her out. She is so used to doing things on her own so offering help was so appreciated.

This elderly lady who loves chicken and celery soup recently was released from rehab after 10 weeks recovering from a broken leg. Standing to cook is hard for her. Knowing I could make something she enjoys made her day and filled several meals.

When I called an elderly friend near noon, I discovered she had been stuck in her electric recliner for 8 hours because the remote cord had slid out of reach. The only other person with a key to her house was unavailable. I contacted a friend who was able to bypass the locked doors. Then I had extra keys made so my friend could pass them out. I, also, velcroed the remote cord in place so it could not fly. My friend was so grateful. And I am grateful to God I could help.

A family who continues to serve others was getting ready for a baptism. I offered to bring a tower of fresh cut fruit to assist with the celebration. Serving others that are always serving was such an honor for me💗